THIS WEEKEND:

EMHC Morning of Reflection

Are you interested in becoming an EMHC? Would you like to provide your assistance in distributing the Eucharist? Then please join us this Saturday, October 3rd for EMHC Morning of Reflection.

We will start with Mass at 8:15 am followed by first Saturday Adoration, with training after until 1:00 pm. Training will be held in Ave Maria.

Questions? Contact Steffany Rittle at steffany0705@gmail.com

Altar & Rosary Membership Drive

"Please help us to use our gifts to serve the Lord"

Altar and Rosary would like to invite all women of St. Mary Parish to join our society members who seek to spread the love of Christ through service to our parish community and beyond. We strive to grow in holiness through our ministry, finding joy in helping others while nurturing the spiritual and social lives of our members. You are welcome to do a little or a lot.

Some of our activities include: provide prayer quilts, collect school backpacks, sponsor "Adopt-a-Family" before Christmas, make rosaries distributed worldwide, support Parish Food Pantry and Outreach programs, launder altar linens and albs, maintain holy water fonts and candles.

Please stop by the Welcome Desk after each Mass this weekend, October 3rd and 4th. Members will gladly answer questions, accept feedback or consider new ideas. We would be very grateful and blessed to have you join our ministry.

Current members may also pay their yearly $10 dues at this time.

Further inquiries contact President Diane Marcarelli, jmarcar1@yahoo.com

Clothing Swap Drop Off

Donate your used clothing for the clothing swap! Clothes, and shoes for men, women, babies, and kids! Backpacks, snow gear and toys are all accepted!

The swap will be tomorrow Saturday, October 3rd in Joachim Hall.

More information or have donations? Email Laxgirlbears@gmail.com

Red Mass for the Beginning of the Judicial Year

The Archdiocese of Denver Annual Red Mass will be celebrated this Sunday October 4th at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Parish. The Red Mass seeks the blessing of the Holy Spirit on all judges, lawyers, law professors and students, court staff and legal professionals, and all having business before the courts to guide them at the beginning of the annual term of court.

The Most Reverend James R. Golka will be the principal celebrant for the Red Mass. The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Colorado, the traditional sponsors of the annual Denver Red Mass, will hold a “meet and greet” where light refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend, but particularly all legal professionals are encouraged to attend and to consider joining the Catholic Lawyers Guild of Colorado.

Please RSVP to attorney and Guild officer Margaret Pflueger at MPflueger@ckbrlaw.com

School Gala

TICKET SALES END THIS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5th!

Purchase your tickets now for St. Mary School's annual Night of Virtue Gala on Saturday, October 24th! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious dining, live auctions, and inspiring stories. Together we will fundraise for a major renovation of our Exceptional Student Services (ESS) spaces, creating a more supportive learning environment & providing our students with the services they need to flourish. We hope to see you there!

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125TH ANNIVERSARY MASS

with Archbishop James Golka

Join us Saturday, October 10th at 4:30 pm for our 125th Parish Anniversary Mass!

We invite our entire parish family to commemorate the generations of faithful service and prayer at St. Mary through the celebration of Mass. We are honored to welcome The Most Reverend Archbishop James R. Golka, who will preside over this celebration.

Together, let us give thanks for 125 years of our parish and of Christ's presence among us.

COMING UP:

Lector's Retreat

Are you proclaiming the Word of God or are interested in serving the Parish in this ministry? St. Mary will be holding a lector retreat and training next Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am to 12:00pm in Joachim Hall.

All those interested in becoming a lector are required to attend. Current Lectors are strongly encouraged to attend. We will distribute the new Lector Workbooks at the training.

For more information, please contact Caroline Vierow at lectors@stmarylittleton.org

Morning Retreat

Come and find your still, small, silent place internally where you can experience the Lord, as the saints before us have done on Saturday, October 17th from 8:15 am to 12:00 pm.
We will start with Mass at 8:15 am in the church sanctuary followed with a guided Holy Hour right after Mass. Then we’ll head over to Joachim Hall for the remainder of the retreat.

For more information or to RSVP contact Kathy Glinsky at kappyg1@aol.com

Young Adults Oktoberfest

Are you a young adult seeking a community of like-minded Catholics? Salt of the Earth will be hosting their annual Oktoberfest for young adults! Join them for beer, live music, food, and games on October 24th at 5:00 pm at St. Mary Park.

Tickets are $20 per ticket, and $30 for two until October 10th. After October 10th tickets will $25 per person

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Spanish Speaking Silent Retreat

Join Father O'Connor on October 23-25th in Evergreen for the Spanish speaking Silent Retreat! Silent retreats are a time of silence, prayer, renewal and discernment, we encourage everyone to consider this opportunity to feel the impact these spiritual exercises can have on our lives.

For more information contact Anna Worachek at retreats@stmarylittleton.org

Anointed: Confirmed for Greatness

Join Fr. Andrej for “Anointed”, an 8-week deep dive into the gift of Confirmation. Each week, Fr. Andrej will guide us through the heart of what it means to be sealed with the Holy Spirit and “Confirmed for Greatness.”

October 28th at 6:30 pm in Ave Maria Hall with social time from 6:00-6:30 pm.

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UPCOMING MASS CELEBRATIONS:

Our Lady of Fatima Mass

The World Apostolate of Fatima, Denver Division, invites you to a Mass and rosary procession in honor of Our Lady of Fatima, at St. Mary Parish on Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00 pm.

Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Freihofer and will be followed by an indoor rosary procession.

Questions? Contact Allison Sullivan at 303-797-6128

Denver CMA Annual White Mass

The Denver Guild of the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) invites you to its annual White Mass celebration to honor doctors, medical professionals and medical students and celebrate the patron of physicians, St. Luke, on Sunday October 18th at 5:00 pm. A dinner and presentation will follow at 6:30 pm. The Most Reverend James R. Golka will be the celebrant for the White Mass at St. Mary Parish.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Deacon Rick Athey on "The Spiritual Dimension of Medicine"

Dinner cost will be $50 for adults and $30 for students and children. Click the button below to pay.

Questions or need more information? Email denverguildcma@gmail.com

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STAY TUNED:

Velada

The Disciples of the Hearts of Jesus annual celebration has been rescheduled for a later date. A new date will be announced soon. We apologize for this inconvenience and will continue to provide updates. Thank you for your patience!

LOOKING AHEAD:

Candlelight Adoration

Share a quiet hour in the presence of our Lord. Explore UNDERSTANDING, the second gift of the Holy Spirit.

Thursday, November 5th

High School Respect Life Symposium

Saturday, November 7th

Marriage the Gift

Join other couples for date night with food, games and more!

Saturday, November 14th

Radiant Hearts

Saturday, November 21st

GET INVOLVED:

Parish Pantry

Help the Food Pantry Ministry

Our program greatly depends upon your support. We use donated funds to purchase fresh produce, eggs, and meat, in addition to the items listed below, as needed.
Foods we purchase most often:

Breakfast Cereals – Cold
Pancake Mix
Pancake Syrup
Pasta Sauce
Canned Fruit
Canned meats (tuna and chicken)
Canned vegetables
Jelly and Jam
Canned Soup
Dry Beans (Pinto and Black)
Canned Beans
Sliced Bread

We no longer purchase; we request in-kind donations:
Toilet Tissue
Baby Diapers & Wipes

Please drop off non-perishable food in the designated wood box in the vestibule of the church or place into the shopping baskets at the west end of Marian Hall. Please bring your donations of Perishable food (fresh or frozen) to Marian Hall on Monday morning (distribution day), from 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Thank you for your generosity!

Questions?
Contact us at ParishPantry@stmarylittleton.org
Are you able to offer this ministry your time and talents? Many essential roles need back-up help. For information about volunteering, contact Bill at smpp.volunteers@yahoo.com

Safety Ministry Needs Extra Hands

The parish Safety Ministry is in need of current or retired police officers, firefighters, paramedics, medical practitioners, military personnel or anyone else with a public safety background to consider joining this ministry to help keep our masses, worship events and large parish events safe. We currently have 19 ministry members and need to at least double that number.

Fr. Andrej is asking you to consider being a part of our safety committee. Please email us at safety.parish@stmarylittleton.org and an application will be forwarded to you. In the very near future, a meeting announcement will be sent out to new and current ministry members. More than ever before, please prayerfully consider being a part of this important ministry.

Youth Group Leaders Needed

We are in need of young adults (ages 15-30) to support us in a life-giving volunteer opportunity to evangelize and support the youth of our parish! Our middle school and intermediate grade youth groups meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Please email youthministry@stmarylittleton.org if you're interested.

Nursery Childcare Assistant Needed

Mary's Little Flock Nursery is seeking a caring, dependable individual to provide loving care for young children in our nursery. Approximately 5 hours per week, primarily Wednesday and Thursday mornings, with occasional Sunday mornings and evenings throughout the week for special parish events. Childcare experience preferred but not required.

If you enjoy working with children and would like to serve our parish families, please contact Kristal Stephenson at nursery@stmarylittleton.org for more information.